WORLD CUP FINALS / DAY 2 and 3 / UPDATES by RUSTY SAGE and ROBERTA BORSARI

Today saw another day of beautiful weather and wind. The swell has dropped a bit to 2-4 feet but still holding good form, with the offshore breeze.

The competition heated up as the elimination rounds take place. Ailsa McDougall (JER) showed that she is a force to be reckoned with by posted the highest score for women today. The Semi-Finals are now set for the women, one more round to determine who will be in the Championship round.

As for the Junior’s, a hard fought battle between Philip Watson (ENG) and David Speller (JER) in the Junior Semi-Final ended with a last minute high scoring wave from Speller to clinch a spot in the Finals. Sam Davenport (ENG) and David Speller will meet in the Junior Final to determine the World Cup Champion.

The Men’s division made it through the middle of Round three before the conditions made it too difficult for competition. However, there were some impressive heats of intense competition throughout the day, Pete Blenkinsop (ENG) and James Hawker (ENG) worked their way from Round two, to solidify a spot in the Quarterfinals, along with Junior Finalist Sam Davenport (ENG).

With one day left of competition the Worlds best Kayak Surfers will compete in head-to-head single elimination format to determine the next World Champion.

It appears that the remaining swell is dying out and there maybe a day or two of rest for the competitors as we wait on another swell to arrive.